Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja have reportedly decided to part ways after 37 years of marriage. The couple, who has been a part of the Bollywood industry for several decades, has been living separately for some time now, although neither Govinda nor Sunita has officially confirmed the rumors surrounding their divorce.
According to reports from Zoom TV, the main reason behind their separation appears to be their differing lifestyles. While Govinda has been busy with his professional commitments, which often keep him out late, Sunita has been reportedly staying in a separate residence. Bollywood Now also speculates that Govinda’s alleged affair with a Marathi actress may have contributed to the couple’s decision to go their separate ways.
In an interview with Hindi Rush, Sunita Ahuja opened up about their living situation. She mentioned that they live in two separate homes—Govinda stays in their bungalow across from their apartment while Sunita lives in the flat with their children. Sunita revealed that while she and her children are mostly at the apartment, Govinda prefers staying at the bungalow as he often stays late after his meetings and social gatherings. “We have two houses. We live in the flat, and he lives in the bungalow. I have my temple and kids with me. He stays out late after his meetings because he loves talking and would gather a group of 10 people to chat,” she shared.
Sunita further explained their contrasting personalities, noting that she is more reserved, preferring to spend time quietly with her family. “I live with my son and daughter. We don’t talk much because I believe you can waste your energy by talking too much,” she added.
When asked about Govinda’s romantic side, Sunita laughed and jokingly said, “I have told him that in my next life, he should not be my husband. He doesn’t go on holidays. I am the kind of person who wants to go out with my husband, enjoy a simple thing like eating pani-puri on the streets. But he spends too much time working. I can’t remember a single time when we went out together to watch a movie.”
Govinda and Sunita tied the knot in March 1987. However, they made their wedding public after the birth of their daughter, Tina, in 1988. The couple later welcomed their son, Yashvardhan, in 1997. Despite the challenges in their marriage, they have managed to maintain a private life, although the recent revelations indicate growing distance between them.